Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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clause | Yes | No | No | No |
independent clause | Yes | No | No | No |
clause (noun) | independent clause (noun) |
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(grammar) an expression including a subject and predicate functioning as a part of a complex sentence | a clause in a complex sentence that can stand alone as a complete sentence |
a separate section of a legal document (as a statute or contract or will) |